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US envoys arrive in Moscow for Ukraine talks with Vladimir Putin.

The meeting follows Abu Dhabi negotiations on a peace deal, European security and a possible prisoner exchange.

SourcesThe Economic Times01:29 UTCThe Guardian01:58 UTCThe Irish Times05:30 UTCBloomberg06:12 UTCIrish Independent07:25 UTCReuters07:25 UTCEuronews07:31 UTCAP News08:05 UTCand 21 moreFollowSaveHighlight
The Economic Times, The Guardian, The Irish Times, Bloomberg, Irish Independent and 24 more

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Key points

From 6 outlets
  • US envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff arrived in Moscow for talks with Vladimir Putin. SourceBBCUnited KingdomOwner: British Broadcasting CorporationLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at BBCSourceThe IndependentUnited KingdomLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The IndependentSourceEgypt IndependentEgyptLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at Egypt IndependentSourceThe Moscow TimesLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at The Moscow Times
  • The meeting follows Abu Dhabi talks aimed at establishing postwar European security architecture. SourceBBCUnited KingdomOwner: British Broadcasting CorporationLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at BBC
  • Kushner said there were openings and opportunities to make progress in talks with Putin. SourceBBCUnited KingdomOwner: British Broadcasting CorporationLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at BBC
  • Zelensky reported Ukraine faced systemic restrictions to Starshield satellite internet during the period. SourceBBCUnited KingdomOwner: British Broadcasting CorporationLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at BBC
  • Kushner urged European representation and a single spokesperson in future negotiations. SourceBBCUnited KingdomOwner: British Broadcasting CorporationLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at BBC
  • Zelenskyy reports systemic speed restrictions on Starshield affecting frontline operations. SourceThe GuardianUnited KingdomOwner: Guardian Media GroupLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Guardian
  • Restrictions limit Starshield to 161 km/h, hindering interception of drones. SourceThe GuardianUnited KingdomOwner: Guardian Media GroupLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Guardian
  • Zelenskyy says disruptions enable more accurate Russian strikes against Ukraine. SourceThe GuardianUnited KingdomOwner: Guardian Media GroupLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Guardian
  • EU plans new sanctions on Russia, targeting 150 entities and 50 banks. SourceThe GuardianUnited KingdomOwner: Guardian Media GroupLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Guardian
  • They aim to discuss a Russia-Europe security framework and a Ukraine peace deal. SourceThe Economic TimesIndiaOwner: The Times GroupLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Economic Times
  • A prisoner exchange agreement emerged as a key potential outcome from Abu Dhabi talks. SourceThe Economic TimesIndiaOwner: The Times GroupLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Economic Times
  • The discussions focus on the outcome of U.S.-mediated negotiations between Russia and Ukraine. SourceThe IndependentUnited KingdomLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Independent

Quotes

  • “It’s important for us because the war is in Europe. And for prosperity and for security guarantees, it’s very important to have Europe.”
    Jared Kushner, U.S. EnvoySourceThe New York Times07:57 UTCSourceThe New York Times07:57 UTC
  • “We cannot conclude this deal without the Europeans being at the table.”
    Steve Witkoff, U.S. EnvoySourceThe New York Times07:57 UTCSourceThe New York Times07:57 UTC

Why it matters. Ukraine says it will not trade territory for peace.

What to watch. Whether a prisoner exchange is agreed.

How it spread

At least 29 outlets ran it in the 36 h before this Brief. It was in the news before then.

0204012 Nov06:0012:0018:0013 Nov06:0029 outlets
  1. The Economic Times, 01:29 on Thursday 12 November
  2. The Guardian, 01:58 on Thursday 12 November
  3. The Irish Times, 05:30 on Thursday 12 November
  4. Bloomberg, 06:12 on Thursday 12 November
  5. Irish Independent, 07:25 on Thursday 12 November
  6. Reuters, 07:25 on Thursday 12 November
  7. Euronews, 07:31 on Thursday 12 November
  8. AP News, 08:05 on Thursday 12 November
  9. The Independent, 08:05 on Thursday 12 November
  10. Hindustan Times, 08:10 on Thursday 12 November
  11. CNN, 08:29 on Thursday 12 November
  12. Egypt Independent, 08:35 on Thursday 12 November
  13. NPR, 09:38 on Thursday 12 November
  14. The Moscow Times, 09:48 on Thursday 12 November
  15. ABC News, 09:55 on Thursday 12 November
  16. BBC, 10:08 on Thursday 12 November
  17. The National, 14:00 on Thursday 12 November
  18. TIME, 14:22 on Thursday 12 November
  19. Los Angeles Times, 15:49 on Thursday 12 November
  20. HuffPost, 16:47 on Thursday 12 November
  21. The Sydney Morning Herald, 18:52 on Thursday 12 November
  22. The Age, 18:52 on Thursday 12 November
  23. The Washington Times, 20:01 on Thursday 12 November
  24. The Washington Post, 20:36 on Thursday 12 November
  25. NDTV, 22:06 on Thursday 12 November
  26. France 24, 01:39 on Friday 13 November
  27. Al Jazeera, 04:12 on Friday 13 November
  28. Hürriyet Daily News, 05:44 on Friday 13 November
  29. The New York Times, 07:57 on Friday 13 November
Sourceconcise.newsEach outlet in Coverage, at its first report of this story in the 36 h before the Brief. Outlets that ran the same wire story each count.From each outlet’s feed

Coverage

Oldest first · UTC

“Trump envoys to meet Putin over Ukraine peace deal”

Key points from The Economic Times
  • US Special Envoy Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff will meet Putin in Moscow on Thursday.
  • They aim to discuss a Russia-Europe security framework and a Ukraine peace deal.
  • European participation in future talks is urged to accompany any security proposals.
  • A prisoner exchange agreement emerged as a key potential outcome from Abu Dhabi talks.
  • Kushner and Witkoff plan to brief Zelensky in Dublin after Moscow meeting.
SourceThe Economic TimesIndiaOwner: The Times GroupLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Economic Times

“Zelenskyy to meet US envoys in Dublin after Russia peace talks”

“The Ukrainian president is expected to meet US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner on the sidelines of the European Political Community summit in Dublin, where they will brief him on the latest peace talks with Russia.”

Key points from Euronews
  • Zelenskyy will meet US envoys Witkoff and Kushner in Dublin for EPC summit.
  • Envoys arrive from Moscow after briefing Putin on Ukraine peace efforts.
  • EPC summit gathers leaders from more than 45 countries hosted by Ireland.
  • Irish Prime Minister Martin praises Ukraine courage and condemns Russian attacks.
  • Dublin prepares for security threats, protests, and potential disruptions.
SourceEuronewsFranceLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at Euronews

“US envoys in Moscow for meeting with Putin following talks in Abu Dhabi”

“Envoys for U.S. President Donald Trump have arrived in Moscow to discuss U.S.-mediated talks between Russia and Ukraine”

Key points from The Independent
  • US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner arrived in Moscow for talks with Vladimir Putin.
  • The discussions focus on the outcome of U.S.-mediated negotiations between Russia and Ukraine.
  • Abu Dhabi talks previously yielded a prisoner exchange agreement but no breakthrough on peace.
  • Kushner and Witkoff planned to meet Zelenskyy in Dublin after Moscow meeting.
  • Ukraine warns it will not concede territory in exchange for peace.
SourceThe IndependentUnited KingdomLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Independent
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“Witkoff and Kushner arrive in Moscow for Ukraine talks with Putin”

“President Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner and US envoy Steve Witkoff have landed in Moscow on Thursday ahead of talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin aimed at ending the Ukraine war.”

Key points from Egypt Independent
  • Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff arrived in Moscow for Ukraine talks with Putin.
  • They met Russian presidential special envoy Kirill Dmitriev at Vnukovo Airport.
  • The trip follows two days of Abu Dhabi talks among Russian, Ukrainian, and American negotiators.
  • The Abu Dhabi talks were the first since February and yielded no clear breakthrough.
  • The story is developing and will be updated.
SourceEgypt IndependentEgyptLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at Egypt Independent

“US envoys expected to meet Putin in Moscow to discuss Ukraine ceasefire - Europe live”

“Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are attempting to make further progress after earlier talks in Abu Dhabi”

Key points from The Guardian
  • Zelenskyy reports systemic speed restrictions on Starshield affecting frontline operations.
  • Restrictions limit Starshield to 161 km/h, hindering interception of drones.
  • Zelenskyy says disruptions enable more accurate Russian strikes against Ukraine.
  • EU plans new sanctions on Russia, targeting 150 entities and 50 banks.
  • US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner in Moscow to meet Putin, then Dublin
SourceThe GuardianUnited KingdomOwner: Guardian Media GroupLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Guardian

“U.S. Envoys Arrive in Moscow for Latest Round of Talks With Putin”

“This week’s talks, which yielded no major breakthroughs, were the first direct talks between Russia and Ukraine mediated by the U.S. in nine months.”

Key points from The Moscow Times
  • U.S. envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff arrived in Moscow for talks with Vladimir Putin.
  • This is their latest push for a peace deal in Ukraine and follows Abu Dhabi trilateral talks.
  • The Abu Dhabi talks included a planned major prisoner exchange but no breakthrough on territory.
  • Russian special envoy Kirill Dmitriev greeted them on the runway and escorted them to central Moscow.
  • U.S. mediators say differences remain on major issues, including territory, despite some progress.
SourceThe Moscow TimesLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at The Moscow Times

“Witkoff and Kushner arrive in Moscow to meet with Putin, discuss Ukraine peace talks”

“President Donald Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff and son-in-law Jared Kushner landed in Moscow on Thursday morning.”

Key points from ABC News
  • Witkoff and Kushner landed in Moscow for a meeting with Vladimir Putin.
  • The talks follow two days of Abu Dhabi trilateral discussions with no breakthrough.
  • A prisoner exchange deal was reportedly agreed as part of the discussions.
  • Kushner said the talks were serious, detailed, and aimed at narrowing gaps.
  • Zelenskyy traveled to Dublin to meet European leaders amid ongoing tensions.
SourceABC NewsLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at ABC News

“US envoys arrive in Moscow for Ukraine talks with Vladimir Putin”

“Later on Thursday, Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff will travel to Dublin to meet Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky.”

Key points from BBC
  • US envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff arrived in Moscow for talks with Vladimir Putin.
  • The meeting follows Abu Dhabi talks aimed at establishing postwar European security architecture.
  • Kushner said there were openings and opportunities to make progress in talks with Putin.
  • Zelensky reported Ukraine faced systemic restrictions to Starshield satellite internet during the period.
  • Kushner urged European representation and a single spokesperson in future negotiations.
SourceBBCUnited KingdomOwner: British Broadcasting CorporationLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at BBC

“US envoys meet Putin in push for peace”

“US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner have held talks with President Putin in Moscow as part of the latest push to end the Russia-Ukraine war.”

SourceThe AgeAustraliaOwner: Nine Entertainment Co.LeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at The Age

“Europe to join next Ukraine talks, US envoy says”

“European representatives will join the next round of Ukraine peace talks, U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff said, while Russian President Vladimir Putin reiterated his opposition to foreign troops and demilitarized zones in Ukraine.”

Key points from Hürriyet Daily News
  • European representatives will join the next round of Ukraine peace talks, said US envoy Steve Witkoff.
  • Witkoff and Jared Kushner met Putin in Moscow before briefing Zelensky in Dublin.
  • Putin supported by reiterating opposition to foreign troops and demilitarized zones.
  • Zelensky welcomed wider European participation at the negotiating table.
  • Two days of talks in Abu Dhabi yielded in-principle agreement on a prisoner exchange.
SourceHürriyet Daily NewsTürkiyeLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at Hürriyet Daily News

How it spread

At least 29 outlets ran it in the 36 h before this Brief. It was in the news before then.

0204012 Nov12:0013 Nov29 outlets
  1. The Economic Times, 01:29 on Thursday 12 November
  2. The Guardian, 01:58 on Thursday 12 November
  3. The Irish Times, 05:30 on Thursday 12 November
  4. Bloomberg, 06:12 on Thursday 12 November
  5. Irish Independent, 07:25 on Thursday 12 November
  6. Reuters, 07:25 on Thursday 12 November
  7. Euronews, 07:31 on Thursday 12 November
  8. AP News, 08:05 on Thursday 12 November
  9. The Independent, 08:05 on Thursday 12 November
  10. Hindustan Times, 08:10 on Thursday 12 November
  11. CNN, 08:29 on Thursday 12 November
  12. Egypt Independent, 08:35 on Thursday 12 November
  13. NPR, 09:38 on Thursday 12 November
  14. The Moscow Times, 09:48 on Thursday 12 November
  15. ABC News, 09:55 on Thursday 12 November
  16. BBC, 10:08 on Thursday 12 November
  17. The National, 14:00 on Thursday 12 November
  18. TIME, 14:22 on Thursday 12 November
  19. Los Angeles Times, 15:49 on Thursday 12 November
  20. HuffPost, 16:47 on Thursday 12 November
  21. The Sydney Morning Herald, 18:52 on Thursday 12 November
  22. The Age, 18:52 on Thursday 12 November
  23. The Washington Times, 20:01 on Thursday 12 November
  24. The Washington Post, 20:36 on Thursday 12 November
  25. NDTV, 22:06 on Thursday 12 November
  26. France 24, 01:39 on Friday 13 November
  27. Al Jazeera, 04:12 on Friday 13 November
  28. Hürriyet Daily News, 05:44 on Friday 13 November
  29. The New York Times, 07:57 on Friday 13 November
Sourceconcise.newsEach outlet in Coverage, at its first report of this story in the 36 h before the Brief. Outlets that ran the same wire story each count.From each outlet’s feed

Coverage

Oldest first · UTC
SourceThe Economic TimesIndiaOwner: The Times GroupLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Economic Times“Trump envoys to meet Putin over Ukraine peace deal”
Key points from The Economic Times
  • US Special Envoy Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff will meet Putin in Moscow on Thursday.
  • They aim to discuss a Russia-Europe security framework and a Ukraine peace deal.
  • European participation in future talks is urged to accompany any security proposals.
  • A prisoner exchange agreement emerged as a key potential outcome from Abu Dhabi talks.
  • Kushner and Witkoff plan to brief Zelensky in Dublin after Moscow meeting.
SourceEuronewsFranceLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at Euronews“Zelenskyy to meet US envoys in Dublin after Russia peace talks”

“The Ukrainian president is expected to meet US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner on the sidelines of the European Political Community summit in Dublin, where they will brief him on the latest peace talks with Russia.”

Key points from Euronews
  • Zelenskyy will meet US envoys Witkoff and Kushner in Dublin for EPC summit.
  • Envoys arrive from Moscow after briefing Putin on Ukraine peace efforts.
  • EPC summit gathers leaders from more than 45 countries hosted by Ireland.
  • Irish Prime Minister Martin praises Ukraine courage and condemns Russian attacks.
  • Dublin prepares for security threats, protests, and potential disruptions.
SourceThe IndependentUnited KingdomLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Independent“US envoys in Moscow for meeting with Putin following talks in Abu Dhabi”

“Envoys for U.S. President Donald Trump have arrived in Moscow to discuss U.S.-mediated talks between Russia and Ukraine”

Key points from The Independent
  • US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner arrived in Moscow for talks with Vladimir Putin.
  • The discussions focus on the outcome of U.S.-mediated negotiations between Russia and Ukraine.
  • Abu Dhabi talks previously yielded a prisoner exchange agreement but no breakthrough on peace.
  • Kushner and Witkoff planned to meet Zelenskyy in Dublin after Moscow meeting.
  • Ukraine warns it will not concede territory in exchange for peace.
Show all 29 reportsShow fewer
SourceEgypt IndependentEgyptLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at Egypt Independent“Witkoff and Kushner arrive in Moscow for Ukraine talks with Putin”

“President Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner and US envoy Steve Witkoff have landed in Moscow on Thursday ahead of talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin aimed at ending the Ukraine war.”

Key points from Egypt Independent
  • Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff arrived in Moscow for Ukraine talks with Putin.
  • They met Russian presidential special envoy Kirill Dmitriev at Vnukovo Airport.
  • The trip follows two days of Abu Dhabi talks among Russian, Ukrainian, and American negotiators.
  • The Abu Dhabi talks were the first since February and yielded no clear breakthrough.
  • The story is developing and will be updated.
SourceThe GuardianUnited KingdomOwner: Guardian Media GroupLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Guardian“US envoys expected to meet Putin in Moscow to discuss Ukraine ceasefire - Europe live”

“Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are attempting to make further progress after earlier talks in Abu Dhabi”

Key points from The Guardian
  • Zelenskyy reports systemic speed restrictions on Starshield affecting frontline operations.
  • Restrictions limit Starshield to 161 km/h, hindering interception of drones.
  • Zelenskyy says disruptions enable more accurate Russian strikes against Ukraine.
  • EU plans new sanctions on Russia, targeting 150 entities and 50 banks.
  • US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner in Moscow to meet Putin, then Dublin
SourceThe Moscow TimesLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at The Moscow Times“U.S. Envoys Arrive in Moscow for Latest Round of Talks With Putin”

“This week’s talks, which yielded no major breakthroughs, were the first direct talks between Russia and Ukraine mediated by the U.S. in nine months.”

Key points from The Moscow Times
  • U.S. envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff arrived in Moscow for talks with Vladimir Putin.
  • This is their latest push for a peace deal in Ukraine and follows Abu Dhabi trilateral talks.
  • The Abu Dhabi talks included a planned major prisoner exchange but no breakthrough on territory.
  • Russian special envoy Kirill Dmitriev greeted them on the runway and escorted them to central Moscow.
  • U.S. mediators say differences remain on major issues, including territory, despite some progress.
SourceABC NewsLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at ABC News“Witkoff and Kushner arrive in Moscow to meet with Putin, discuss Ukraine peace talks”

“President Donald Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff and son-in-law Jared Kushner landed in Moscow on Thursday morning.”

Key points from ABC News
  • Witkoff and Kushner landed in Moscow for a meeting with Vladimir Putin.
  • The talks follow two days of Abu Dhabi trilateral discussions with no breakthrough.
  • A prisoner exchange deal was reportedly agreed as part of the discussions.
  • Kushner said the talks were serious, detailed, and aimed at narrowing gaps.
  • Zelenskyy traveled to Dublin to meet European leaders amid ongoing tensions.
SourceBBCUnited KingdomOwner: British Broadcasting CorporationLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at BBC“US envoys arrive in Moscow for Ukraine talks with Vladimir Putin”

“Later on Thursday, Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff will travel to Dublin to meet Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky.”

Key points from BBC
  • US envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff arrived in Moscow for talks with Vladimir Putin.
  • The meeting follows Abu Dhabi talks aimed at establishing postwar European security architecture.
  • Kushner said there were openings and opportunities to make progress in talks with Putin.
  • Zelensky reported Ukraine faced systemic restrictions to Starshield satellite internet during the period.
  • Kushner urged European representation and a single spokesperson in future negotiations.
SourceThe AgeAustraliaOwner: Nine Entertainment Co.LeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at The Age“US envoys meet Putin in push for peace”

“US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner have held talks with President Putin in Moscow as part of the latest push to end the Russia-Ukraine war.”

SourceHürriyet Daily NewsTürkiyeLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at Hürriyet Daily News“Europe to join next Ukraine talks, US envoy says”

“European representatives will join the next round of Ukraine peace talks, U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff said, while Russian President Vladimir Putin reiterated his opposition to foreign troops and demilitarized zones in Ukraine.”

Key points from Hürriyet Daily News
  • European representatives will join the next round of Ukraine peace talks, said US envoy Steve Witkoff.
  • Witkoff and Jared Kushner met Putin in Moscow before briefing Zelensky in Dublin.
  • Putin supported by reiterating opposition to foreign troops and demilitarized zones.
  • Zelensky welcomed wider European participation at the negotiating table.
  • Two days of talks in Abu Dhabi yielded in-principle agreement on a prisoner exchange.

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How it travelled

Brazil’s press was first, at 11:14 on Thursday 12 November. Ukraine’s first came 5 h 9 min later.

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  • In the story
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      • Komsomolskaya Pravda, Owner under EU sanctions, at 11:52 on Thursday 12 November, a related report
      • TASS, at 12:02 on Thursday 12 November; a related report at 12:09 on Thursday 12 November
      • TASS, at 12:20 on Thursday 12 November; a related report at 11:58 on Thursday 12 November
      • Vedomosti, at 12:30 on Thursday 12 November, a related report
      • Interfax, at 14:01 on Thursday 12 November, a related report
      • Meduza, at 14:42 on Thursday 12 November; a related report at 16:32 on Thursday 12 November
      • TV Rain (Dozhd), at 14:49 on Thursday 12 November, a related report
      • Fontanka, at 16:16 on Thursday 12 November, a related report
      • Novaya Gazeta Europe, at 16:38 on Thursday 12 November
      • Echo (Ekho), at 16:49 on Thursday 12 November, a related report
      • Moskovskij Komsomolets, Owner under EU and UK sanctions, at 13:12 on Friday 13 November; a related report at 12:24 on Thursday 12 November
    2. United States: 10 outlets, the first at 14:22 on Thursday 12 November
      • TIME, at 14:22 on Thursday 12 November
      • NPR, at 15:26 on Thursday 12 November
      • HuffPost, at 16:47 on Thursday 12 November
      • The Washington Times, at 20:01 on Thursday 12 November
      • The Washington Post, at 20:36 on Thursday 12 November
      • Bloomberg, at 23:06 on Thursday 12 November, a related report
      • The New York Times, at 07:57 on Friday 13 November; a related report at 16:54 on Thursday 12 November
      • CBS News, at 14:55 on Friday 13 November, a related report
      • The Hill, at 16:19 on Friday 13 November, a related report
      • CNN, at 18:24 on Friday 13 November, a related report
    3. Ukraine: 15 outlets, the first at 16:24 on Thursday 12 November
      • TSN (1+1), at 12:07 on Thursday 12 November, a related report
      • Glavcom, at 12:13 on Thursday 12 November, a related report
      • Censor.NET, at 14:17 on Thursday 12 November, a related report
      • RBC-Ukraine, at 14:24 on Thursday 12 November, a related report
      • english.nv.ua, at 14:50 on Thursday 12 November, a related report
      • Fakty ICTV, at 15:42 on Thursday 12 November, a related report
      • UNIAN, at 16:24 on Thursday 12 November; a related report at 15:03 on Thursday 12 November
      • The Kyiv Independent, at 18:21 on Thursday 12 November, a related report
      • Ukrinform, at 18:53 on Thursday 12 November, a related report
      • UNN (Ukrainian National News), at 19:13 on Thursday 12 November, a related report
      • Kyiv Post, at 19:51 on Thursday 12 November, a related report
      • 24 Kanal, at 20:54 on Thursday 12 November, a related report
      • Fokus, at 22:09 on Thursday 12 November, a related report
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      • Dzerkalo Tyzhnia (ZN.ua), at 18:58 on Friday 13 November, a related report
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    1. Brazil: 7 outlets, the first at 11:14 on Thursday 12 November
      • Jovem Pan, at 11:14 on Thursday 12 November; a related report at 02:36 on Friday 13 November
      • CartaCapital, at 12:20 on Thursday 12 November
      • Estadão, at 13:57 on Thursday 12 November, a related report
      • Brasil de Fato, at 17:03 on Thursday 12 November
      • Poder360, at 17:49 on Thursday 12 November, a related report
      • O Globo, at 23:27 on Thursday 12 November, a related report
      • g1, at 01:12 on Friday 13 November, a related report
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      • ERTnews, at 23:35 on Thursday 12 November, a related report
    3. Bangladesh: 1 outlet, the first at 12:20 on Thursday 12 November
      • Dhaka Tribune, at 12:20 on Thursday 12 November, a related report
    4. Türkiye: 2 outlets, the first at 12:38 on Thursday 12 November
      • Anadolu Agency, at 12:38 on Thursday 12 November; a related report at 09:40 on Friday 13 November
      • Hürriyet Daily News, at 05:44 on Friday 13 November
    5. Iran: 2 outlets, the first at 12:49 on Thursday 12 November
      • Shargh, at 12:49 on Thursday 12 November, a related report
      • Entekhab, at 04:27 on Friday 13 November, a related report
    6. Japan: 5 outlets, the first at 12:53 on Thursday 12 November
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      • Asahi Shimbun, at 21:00 on Thursday 12 November
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      • FNN Prime Online (Fuji TV), at 04:02 on Friday 13 November
    7. Moldova: 2 outlets, the first at 13:04 on Thursday 12 November
      • Ziarul de Garda, at 13:04 on Thursday 12 November, a related report
      • Moldova 1 (Teleradio-Moldova), at 15:11 on Thursday 12 November, a related report
    8. Bosnia and Herzegovina: 1 outlet, the first at 13:26 on Thursday 12 November
      • N1 BiH, at 13:26 on Thursday 12 November; a related report at 10:12 on Friday 13 November
    9. Belgium: 2 outlets, the first at 14:00 on Thursday 12 November
      • Het Laatste Nieuws, at 14:00 on Thursday 12 November, a related report
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    10. United Arab Emirates: 2 outlets, the first at 14:00 on Thursday 12 November
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      • The National, at 14:00 on Thursday 12 November
    11. Jordan: 1 outlet, the first at 14:07 on Thursday 12 November
      • Ammon News, at 14:07 on Thursday 12 November, a related report
    12. Afghanistan: 1 outlet, the first at 14:09 on Thursday 12 November
      • Afghanistan International, at 14:09 on Thursday 12 November
    13. Armenia: 1 outlet, the first at 14:15 on Thursday 12 November
      • Aravot, at 14:15 on Thursday 12 November
    14. Italy: 2 outlets, the first at 14:20 on Thursday 12 November
      • RaiNews, at 14:20 on Thursday 12 November
      • Corriere della Sera, at 21:15 on Thursday 12 November, a related report
    15. Ireland: 2 outlets, the first at 14:21 on Thursday 12 November
      • Irish Independent, at 14:21 on Thursday 12 November, a related report
      • The Irish Times, at 14:21 on Thursday 12 November
    16. Nigeria: 1 outlet, the first at 14:34 on Thursday 12 November
      • Punch, at 14:34 on Thursday 12 November, a related report
    17. Romania: 1 outlet, the first at 14:52 on Thursday 12 November
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      • Zerkalo, at 14:55 on Thursday 12 November, a related report
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    20. United Kingdom: 2 outlets, the first at 14:59 on Thursday 12 November
      • The Independent, at 14:59 on Thursday 12 November, a related report
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      • RFI, at 13:27 on Thursday 12 November, a related report
      • BFM TV, at 15:00 on Thursday 12 November; a related report at 18:10 on Thursday 12 November
      • Le Monde, at 21:10 on Thursday 12 November; a related report at 16:57 on Thursday 12 November
      • franceinfo, at 23:00 on Thursday 12 November, a related report
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      • Onet Wiadomości, at 21:44 on Thursday 12 November, a related report
      • Interia Wydarzenia, at 04:41 on Friday 13 November, a related report
    23. Egypt: 2 outlets, the first at 15:24 on Thursday 12 November
      • Al-Shorouk, at 12:16 on Thursday 12 November, a related report
      • Veto, at 15:24 on Thursday 12 November
    24. Slovenia: 1 outlet, the first at 15:42 on Thursday 12 November
      • RTV Slovenija (MMC), at 15:42 on Thursday 12 November, a related report
    25. Germany: 6 outlets, the first at 15:44 on Thursday 12 November
      • t-online, at 15:08 on Thursday 12 November, a related report
      • Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung, at 15:44 on Thursday 12 November; a related report at 17:52 on Thursday 12 November
      • DW, at 22:00 on Thursday 12 November, a related report
      • tagesschau (ARD), at 01:28 on Friday 13 November, a related report
      • Zeit Online, at 17:51 on Friday 13 November, a related report
      • Der Spiegel, at 18:02 on Friday 13 November, a related report
    26. Luxembourg: 1 outlet, the first at 16:00 on Thursday 12 November
      • RTL Lëtzebuerg, at 16:00 on Thursday 12 November, a related report
    27. Singapore: 1 outlet, the first at 16:25 on Thursday 12 November
      • Channel News Asia, at 16:25 on Thursday 12 November, a related report
    28. Kazakhstan: 2 outlets, the first at 17:15 on Thursday 12 November
      • Tengrinews, at 17:15 on Thursday 12 November, a related report
      • Tengrinews, at 04:08 on Friday 13 November, a related report
    29. Cyprus: 2 outlets, the first at 17:41 on Thursday 12 November
      • Sigmalive, at 17:41 on Thursday 12 November, a related report
      • Politis, at 18:53 on Thursday 12 November, a related report
    30. Australia: 2 outlets, the first at 18:52 on Thursday 12 November
      • The Sydney Morning Herald, at 18:52 on Thursday 12 November
      • The Age, at 18:52 on Thursday 12 November
    31. Uganda: 1 outlet, the first at 19:00 on Thursday 12 November
      • Nile Post, at 19:00 on Thursday 12 November
    32. Estonia: 2 outlets, the first at 19:08 on Thursday 12 November
      • ERR, at 14:50 on Thursday 12 November, a related report
      • ERR, at 19:08 on Thursday 12 November
    33. Serbia: 3 outlets, the first at 20:40 on Thursday 12 November
      • Danas, at 20:40 on Thursday 12 November; a related report at 10:03 on Friday 13 November
      • N1 Srbija, at 22:17 on Thursday 12 November, a related report
      • RTS, at 04:55 on Friday 13 November, a related report
    34. Portugal: 2 outlets, the first at 21:23 on Thursday 12 November
      • Expresso, at 21:23 on Thursday 12 November
      • Público, at 11:29 on Friday 13 November, a related report
    35. Taiwan: 3 outlets, the first at 21:30 on Thursday 12 November
      • Liberty Times, at 21:30 on Thursday 12 November, a related report
      • Central News Agency, at 01:52 on Friday 13 November, a related report
      • Taipei Times, at 17:33 on Friday 13 November, a related report
    36. Paraguay: 1 outlet, the first at 21:50 on Thursday 12 November
      • ABC Color, at 21:50 on Thursday 12 November; a related report at 13:30 on Thursday 12 November
    37. Hungary: 1 outlet, the first at 21:56 on Thursday 12 November
      • Telex, at 21:56 on Thursday 12 November, a related report
    38. XK: 2 outlets, the first at 22:05 on Thursday 12 November
      • Kallxo, at 13:56 on Thursday 12 November, a related report
      • Koha Ditore, at 22:05 on Thursday 12 November; a related report at 10:48 on Friday 13 November
    39. Lebanon: 2 outlets, the first at 23:13 on Thursday 12 November
      • An-Nahar, at 23:13 on Thursday 12 November, a related report
      • LBCI, at 05:36 on Friday 13 November, a related report
    40. Palestine: 1 outlet, the first at 23:28 on Thursday 12 November
      • Al-Quds, at 23:28 on Thursday 12 November, a related report
    41. Netherlands: 1 outlet, the first at 00:00 on Friday 13 November
      • NOS, at 00:00 on Friday 13 November, a related report
    42. Canada: 1 outlet, the first at 01:13 on Friday 13 November
      • Radio-Canada Info, at 01:13 on Friday 13 November, a related report
    43. Pakistan: 3 outlets, the first at 01:44 on Friday 13 November
      • Daily Express, at 01:44 on Friday 13 November
      • Daily Jang, at 02:11 on Friday 13 November, a related report
      • ARY News Urdu, at 08:07 on Friday 13 November
    44. Finland: 1 outlet, the first at 01:45 on Friday 13 November
      • Helsingin Sanomat, at 01:45 on Friday 13 November, a related report
    45. Nepal: 2 outlets, the first at 01:45 on Friday 13 November
      • Ratopati, at 01:45 on Friday 13 November, a related report
      • Setopati, at 05:03 on Friday 13 November, a related report
    46. China: 1 outlet, the first at 01:50 on Friday 13 November
      • China News Service, at 01:50 on Friday 13 November, a related report
    47. Kyrgyzstan: 1 outlet, the first at 02:59 on Friday 13 November
      • 24.kg, at 02:59 on Friday 13 November
    48. India: 3 outlets, the first at 03:17 on Friday 13 November
      • Amar Ujala, at 03:17 on Friday 13 November, a related report
      • NDTV, at 06:09 on Friday 13 November, a related report
      • The Economic Times, at 13:17 on Friday 13 November, a related report
    49. Mongolia: 1 outlet, the first at 03:22 on Friday 13 November
      • iKon.mn, at 03:22 on Friday 13 November, a related report
    50. Israel: 1 outlet, the first at 04:12 on Friday 13 November
      • Arutz Sheva (Israel National News), at 04:12 on Friday 13 November, a related report
    51. Qatar: 1 outlet, the first at 04:12 on Friday 13 November
      • Al Jazeera, at 04:12 on Friday 13 November
    52. Uzbekistan: 1 outlet, the first at 04:20 on Friday 13 November
      • Kun.uz, at 04:20 on Friday 13 November, a related report
    53. Croatia: 2 outlets, the first at 05:15 on Friday 13 November
      • Jutarnji list, at 05:15 on Friday 13 November, a related report
      • HRT Vijesti, at 06:49 on Friday 13 November, a related report
    54. Slovakia: 1 outlet, the first at 05:33 on Friday 13 November
      • SME, at 05:33 on Friday 13 November, a related report
    55. Thailand: 1 outlet, the first at 05:58 on Friday 13 November
      • Matichon, at 05:58 on Friday 13 November, a related report
    56. Saudi Arabia: 1 outlet, the first at 06:00 on Friday 13 November
      • Al Yaum, at 06:00 on Friday 13 November, a related report
    57. Albania: 1 outlet, the first at 06:59 on Friday 13 November
      • BalkanWeb, at 06:59 on Friday 13 November, a related report
    58. North Macedonia: 2 outlets, the first at 07:06 on Friday 13 November
      • SDK.mk (Sakam da kazam), at 07:06 on Friday 13 November, a related report
      • Meta.mk, at 07:43 on Friday 13 November, a related report
    59. Spain: 2 outlets, the first at 09:10 on Friday 13 November
      • El Mundo, at 22:14 on Thursday 12 November, a related report
      • El País, at 09:10 on Friday 13 November
    60. Denmark: 1 outlet, the first at 11:00 on Friday 13 November
      • The Copenhagen Post, at 11:00 on Friday 13 November; a related report at 14:32 on Friday 13 November
    61. Bulgaria: 1 outlet, the first at 20:49 on Friday 13 November
      • Mediapool, at 20:49 on Friday 13 November, a related report

These presses aren’t equally free. Some outlets here are owned or funded by a state.

Russia

Press freedom 172nd of 180 · RSF 2026

First report at 12:02 on Thursday 12 November.

TASS · State-owned

Machine-translated from Russian

“Peskov: Putin’s meeting with U.S. envoys is about to begin”

Песков: встреча Путина с эмиссарами США вот-вот начнется

Show its outlets: Russia

  • Komsomolskaya Pravda · State-aligned

    Owner under EU sanctions
    • Owner: National Media Group
    • Under EU sanctions since 16 December 2022 · Regulation (EU) 269/2014 Annex I, entity no. 156 (Implementing Regulation (EU) 2022/2476)
    • Checked 8 November 2026

    12 Nov · 11:52 · 1 report · Related

  • TASS · State-owned

    12 Nov · 12:02 · 8 reports

  • TASS · State-owned

    12 Nov · 12:20 · 7 reports

  • Vedomosti · State-aligned

    12 Nov · 12:30 · 1 report · Related

  • Interfax

    12 Nov · 14:01 · 6 reports · Related

  • Meduza · Independent, in exile · Latvia-based

    12 Nov · 14:42 · 2 reports

  • TV Rain (Dozhd) · Independent, in exile · Netherlands-based

    12 Nov · 14:49 · 4 reports · Related

  • Fontanka

    12 Nov · 16:16 · 2 reports · Related

  • Novaya Gazeta Europe · Independent, in exile · Latvia-based

    12 Nov · 16:38 · 1 report

  • Echo (Ekho) · Independent, in exile · Germany-based

    12 Nov · 16:49 · 1 report · Related

  • Moskovskij Komsomolets · State-aligned

    Owner under EU and UK sanctions
    • Owner: Pavel Gusev
    • Under EU sanctions since 8 April 2022 · Regulation (EU) 269/2014 Annex I, no. 902 (Implementing Regulation (EU) 2022/581)
    • Under UK sanctions since 4 May 2022 · UK Sanctions List, Russia regime, RUS1386
    • Checked 8 November 2026

    13 Nov · 13:12 · 4 reports

Missing

  • The Moscow Times

    Ran only Reuters’ copy.

United States

Press freedom 64th of 180 · RSF 2026

First report at 14:22 on Thursday 12 November.

TIME

“Trump Envoys Witkoff and Kushner Meet With Putin in Moscow for Ukraine Talks”
Show its outlets: United States

  • TIME

    12 Nov · 14:22 · 1 report · In Coverage

  • NPR

    12 Nov · 15:26 · 1 report · In Coverage

  • HuffPost

    12 Nov · 16:47 · 1 report · In Coverage

  • The Washington Times

    12 Nov · 20:01 · 1 report · In Coverage

  • The Washington Post

    12 Nov · 20:36 · 1 report · In Coverage

  • Bloomberg

    12 Nov · 23:06 · 3 reports · Related

  • The New York Times

    13 Nov · 07:57 · 2 reports · In Coverage

  • CBS News

    13 Nov · 14:55 · 1 report · Related

  • The Hill

    13 Nov · 16:19 · 1 report · Related

  • CNN

    13 Nov · 18:24 · 1 report · Related

Missing

  • Los Angeles Times

    Ran only copies of other reports.

Ukraine

Press freedom 55th of 180 · RSF 2026

First report at 16:24 on Thursday 12 November.

UNIAN

Machine-translated from Ukrainian

“US, Russia and Ukraine to hold new round of talks: Witkoff’s statement after meeting with Putin”

США, РФ і Україна проведуть новий раунд перемовин: заява Віткоффа після зустрічі з Путіним

Show its outlets: Ukraine

  • TSN (1+1)

    12 Nov · 12:07 · 3 reports · Related

  • Glavcom

    12 Nov · 12:13 · 3 reports · Related

  • Censor.NET

    12 Nov · 14:17 · 1 report · Related

  • RBC-Ukraine

    12 Nov · 14:24 · 3 reports · Related

  • english.nv.ua

    12 Nov · 14:50 · 2 reports · Related

  • Fakty ICTV

    12 Nov · 15:42 · 2 reports · Related

  • UNIAN

    12 Nov · 16:24 · 2 reports

  • The Kyiv Independent

    12 Nov · 18:21 · 3 reports · Related

  • Ukrinform · State-owned

    12 Nov · 18:53 · 2 reports · Related

  • UNN (Ukrainian National News)

    12 Nov · 19:13 · 3 reports · Related

  • Kyiv Post

    12 Nov · 19:51 · 3 reports · Related

  • 24 Kanal

    12 Nov · 20:54 · 1 report · Related

  • Fokus

    12 Nov · 22:09 · 1 report · Related

  • Ukrainska Pravda

    12 Nov · 22:54 · 5 reports

  • Dzerkalo Tyzhnia (ZN.ua)

    13 Nov · 18:58 · 1 report · Related

Sourceconcise.newsEach outlet’s first report of this story, by its country.Reports from 24 h before the Brief to 48 h after.Found after the Brief picked its stories. They don’t change its ranking.From each outlet’s feedPress freedom: RSF World Press Freedom Index 2026Checked 00:14 on Saturday 14 November

Why it’s in the Brief

Ranked 3rd of 10.

Starting score
5.0
Public-interest topic
+1.0
Public-interest terms in the text
+1.25
High-reliability sources
+0.75
Corroboration by independent outlets
+0.8
Score
8.8

The ranking is the same for everyone.

Perspective mix. 1 left · 9 center-left · 7 center · 1 center-right · 11 unrated.RatingsAllSides and Media Bias/Fact CheckLean and credibility are curated from their public ratings.Unknown outlets stay unrated, never guessed.

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